The 79-year-old was with her Yorkshire Terrier when a woman, who was with her greyhound, walked nearby.

The greyhound ran over and allegedly bit the Terrier and, when the pensioner tried to intervene, bit her as well.

Humberside Police, who said the woman suffered injuries to her hands, are now appealing for two key witnesses to come forward. The incident happened in Sewerby Road, Bridlington, about 3.30pm on May 22.

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“A man who was in a red car helped the victim, as did a woman at a nearby address who assisted with first aid. We would like to speak to these two people and anyone else who saw the incident,” a spokesman said.